Maine Facts

  1. Maine is the only state whose name has one syllable.

  2. Maine has the oldest state constitution.

  3. Maine is the only state bordered on three sides by Canada.

  4. Maine has the most forest cover of any U.S. State with 90% being covered by Forest.

  5. Maine is furthest east of any of the states. The sun shines on Maine before any other parts of the country and the easternmost city is called Eastport.

  6. Maine has over 2,500 lakes and 5,000 rivers.

  7. Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline, the fourth highest in the country. Only Alaska, Florida and Louisiana have more.

  8. Maine has over 4,000 islands with most being very small. Of those only 15 have permanent residents.

  9. Arcadia National park was the first national park established east of the Mississippi River.

  10. Near Freeport, Maine there is the Desert of Maine, a large area of glacial silt surrounded by a pine forest.

  11. Maine has the lowest population of any state east of the Mississippi.

  12. People of Maine are called Mainers

  13. Maine has more than 60 lighthouses. The Portland Headlight is the oldest and most famous. It is visible from the ferry.

  14. Earmuffs are said to have been invented in Maine.

  15. The toothpick was first mass produced in Maine.

  16. L.L. Bean was founded in Maine and has its top store in Freeport.

  17. Sebago Lake, about 30 minutes from Portland is the deepest lake in New England and the second largest in the state behind Moosehead Lake.

  18. Maine has the second largest population of Moose. Alaska is first.

  19. There is a 62-foot tall and 347-foot log Lobster sculpture in Rockland Maine, which is the world’s largest.

  20. Maine is considered one of the most bike friendly states.

  21. Almost 90% of the lobsters in the U.S. come from Maine.

  22. Wild Blueberries are the state fruit They have a bigger harvest than any other state.

  23. Portland, Maine is considered one of the top Foodie Towns in America with a top-rated culinary scene.

  24. Maine claims to have invented the Whoopie Pie, but that is disputed. Nevertheless, Maine has a whoopie festival every year.

  25. The Maine Coon Cat is a fluffy giant but gentle cat that is said to behave like a dog. Bring one home. They are easy to train.